Yelo

09/06/2026

🌸 We've made an incredible discovery at Yelo — a protected Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera) has been found growing naturally right beside our staff BBQ and picnic area!

One of the UK's most extraordinary wildflowers, the Bee Orchid is protected under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981. Its flower mimics a bumblebee so convincingly it's one of nature's most remarkable visual illusions. Finding one growing wild is genuinely rare — it only spreads through natural seed dispersal and thrives only where the environment is undisturbed and well cared for.

We love that our team has been enjoying their lunch breaks right next to this rare beauty without even knowing it was there. 🐝🌿 We'll be making sure it's protected and left to flourish. (photos by our Operations Director, David Sinclair)

02/06/2026

Yelo's CTO, Richard Furey, and Optical Physicist, Dr Katie Cavanagh, are presenting at the Smart Nano NI Photonics Bootcamp at Digital Catapult in Belfast today. Richard and Katie will be presenting on Photonics Validation: the importance of testing, when to test, and which tests to use.

This Bootcamp provides hands-on training in the design, simulation, and validation of photonic devices and photonic integrated circuits (PICs). Participants will work with industry-standard tools and methodologies to build practical capability across the photonics development lifecycle, from initial design through to physical testing and early-stage prototyping.

26/05/2026

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Following our recent attendance at the PIC International Conference in Brussels this April, we wanted to share a reminder of the PIC testing solutions Yelo has to offer.

From accelerated ageing and optical continuity monitoring during stress, to real-time parametric drift detection — our systems keep the live optical path maintained, monitored, and logged throughout the entire test process. Not just before and after.

🔬 Key capabilities include:
On-chip RTD / thermistor readout for embedded thermal monitors
Multi-channel DAQ sampling optical power, wavelength, bias current & voltage
Real-time alarm thresholds for early failure detection
Continuous logging via DSP & Control Unit with Photodetector Array

If you'd like to find out more about our PIC reliability testing services, get in touch with the sales team:
📞 +44 (0) 28 9335 7300
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.yelo.co.uk

25/05/2026

Our offices and factory are open today

19/05/2026

After a busy few weeks attending key conferences and exhibitions, we are delighted to announce that we will be attending ECOC 2026 in Malaga, Spain.

Visit the team at booth #2045. We will be showcasing our range of accelerated ageing products.

ECOC 2026 | 52nd European Conference on Optical Communication

16/05/2026

International Day of Light
The theme for 2026 is "Light for a Sustainable Future," focusing on how light-based technologies advance sustainable development.

167 likes, 3 comments. "International Day of Light 16 May Official Video"

05/05/2026

We’re proud to share that we’ve successfully achieved our Cyber Security certification 🎉

This milestone reflects the continued effort, discipline, and commitment across our team to protect our systems, our data, and—most importantly—our customers.

In an increasingly digital world, strong cyber security isn’t just a requirement; it’s a responsibility. This certification reinforces our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of security, resilience, and trust.

A big thank you to everyone involved in making this happen—this is a true team achievement.

01/05/2026

Our offices and factory will be closed on Monday, 4 May 2026, for the UK May Day Bank Holiday. Normal business will resume on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, at 8.30am.

28/04/2026

🚀 **A landmark week for Yelo at PIC International 2026!**

Last week, the Yelo team made their **exhibition debut** at the 11th PIC International Conference in Brussels — and it did not disappoint.

PIC International is the premier gathering for the photonic integrated circuits community, bringing together industry leaders, academics, fab engineers, investors, and innovators to explore the future of PIC technology. Co-located with Compound Semiconductor International, Power Electronics International, and Advanced Packaging International as part of AngelTech, it created a truly comprehensive three-day platform for networking and knowledge exchange.

This year's expert speakers presented across four key themes: foundations of PIC design, connectivity and scalability for secure high-speed data networks, emerging photonics applications in sensing and imaging, and future computing — including PICs for quantum and neural networks.

As a company specialising in **accelerated ageing and stress testing for PICs**, the timing couldn't be better. With photonic integrated circuits moving into ever more demanding applications — from AI-driven data networks to autonomous vehicles and quantum systems — **reliability and device qualification have never been more critical.** It was incredibly encouraging to see just how much appetite there is in the market for what we do.

Our first time on the exhibition floor, and already we're leaving with a wealth of new connections, conversations, and opportunities. A huge thank you to everyone who visited the Yelo stand — it was a pleasure meeting so many talented people from across the global photonics supply chain.

14/04/2026

⏳ One week to go until the PIC Conference & Exhibition!

We're thrilled to share that Yelo will be exhibiting at the event for the very first time in 2026 — and we're proud to be one of the sponsors too! 🌟

We're looking forward to catching up with our wonderful customers, suppliers and colleagues, as well as meeting new faces who are shaping the future of the PIC industry. It's a space that's moving incredibly fast, and we're excited to be right in the middle of it.

If you're attending, please do come and find us — we'd love to connect! 👋